Senior Hockey Hits The Ice

 By: Matt McCoy

River Oaks Arena, the home of the Titans. (www.oakville.ca)

The 2014/2015 hockey season is kicking off for hopeful prospects of the Holy Trinity

Titans senior hockey team. Led by head coach Mr. Consoli, thirty hopeful potential team

members have been put to the test early on with tryout games against Iroquois, Blyth, and Abbey

Park. Expectations are unquestionably high, following an appearance in the finals in the year

prior and an outstanding record with Mr. Consoli behind the bench.

Last season, the Holy Trinity senior hockey boys persevered in a season that seemed to

lack hope. With limited cuts made at the tryouts, Mr. Consoli was left with few options for the

team. Heading into the season, team morale was low and attitude was subpar. As the season

progressed, the team came together. A complete reversal of attitude led the team to the finals,

ultimately just falling short of a championship victory. With this new-found confidence, Holy

Trinity's hockey season kicks off again. With the regular season coming up quickly, preparation

is critical. The tryout process is valuable in ensuring the top players are picked. Mr. Consoli

has taken a unique approach in the use of statistics in order to judge each individual’s talents

on an even ground. The head coach has diligently monitored non-traditional statistics such as

turnovers, completed passes, and shots on net rather than using strictly offense-based stats such

as goals, assists, and points. This technique focuses more on the players’ dynamic abilities in

all aspects of the game, something that is difficult to analyze when simply looking at traditional

Mr. Consoli’s recruitment efforts reach far beyond the ice rink. He insists that any

individual with any hockey experience try out for the team and even scouts out high-level junior

players. Whether it is through announcements, meetings or even simply approaching team

members in the hallways or atrium, it is evident that Mr. Consoli has a strong passion for the

game and an even stronger desire to win.

Although hockey is his passion, Mr. Consoli puts a higher value on attitude and

academics. When picking the team, he takes the extra step of ensuring that members are keeping

up with their schoolwork and demonstrating appropriate classroom attitude. Holy Trinity’s

hockey system produces not only top-notch hockey players, but it ultimately creates well-
rounded individuals.

Prospects for Holy Trinity hockey are looking good. The team is looking to have a few

more exhibition games before their first tournament in Pittsburgh. They hope to be in top shape

for the season start to provide our strong Titan fan base with a season to remember. Good luck

senior hockey boys!